I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 896 - 597: Heaven and Mortal Five Decays, Apprehension

"What?!"

Upon hearing the words, Qin Tian’s face revealed uncontrollable joy and excitement.

He had finally awaited this day!

Ever since the discovery of the Cold Tree, which changed the ecological landscape of Mingwang Planet, all the preparations, all the scheming, all the patience and planning of Ice Extreme Pass were for the realization of this grand blueprint of the great development of Mingwang Planet.

Once this plan officially commences, Ice Extreme Pass, and even the entire Mingwang Planet, will completely break free from past desolation and backwardness, stepping onto the fast track of rapid development.

And he, riding this wave, would seize unimaginable power, wealth, and benefits, step by step becoming a pivotal warlord of the Empire, finally achieving his long-sought goal—

To sit on the position of the Governor of Mingwang Planet!

Qin Tian took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the ecstasy in his heart, his gaze gradually becoming firm.

In ten days, it will be the rebirth of Mingwang Planet, and also his own rebirth.

The era that belongs to him is about to come.

...

In the outer perimeter of the space station, a spaceship is departing from Mingwang Planet.

The cabin was dimly lit, with a faint yellow light casting shadows of two figures.

Kyou Yagami could not hold back his curiosity, leaning over to Sakata Yun with a gaze full of doubt and curiosity: "Sakata Yun, were you just possessed by the boss? What did it feel like?"

Sakata Yun gently caressed the Treasure Saber in his hand, his fingertips brushing the cold blade, his eyes slightly narrowed as he slowly said:

"It’s a very peculiar feeling—It’s like my consciousness was forcibly pushed into a corner of my sea of consciousness by the master’s soul, unable to move, yet clearly witnessing the master controlling my body. Every word, every movement, all crystal clear, just like a bystander watching from a close distance."

He paused, applying a bit more pressure with his fingertips, his voice carrying genuine admiration:

"Only at that moment did I truly understand why even when Kuroki Hitomi used the family secret treasure and exerted all her strength, she still couldn’t do anything against the master."

"Why not?" Kyou Yagami’s eyebrows raised sharply.

This was the lingering question in his mind.

Kuroki Hitomi was a Tier Seven Nine Stars Spiritual Mind Master of the Golden Bloodline, possessing the Eternal Ghost Eye, tremendously powerful, yet against the master, she even used the Tier Eight secret technique Ghost King Blood Pupil and was still powerless, ultimately ending up dead with her eyes gouged out.

Sakata Yun’s expression was solemn: "That’s because the master’s Soul Power is far more formidable than Kuroki Hitomi’s, even... surpassing Sakata Yun."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Kyou Yagami’s body trembled, his face showing intense shock.

How could this be possible!

If it were said that the master’s Spiritual Power was stronger than Kuroki Hitomi’s, he could barely accept this.

But Sakata Yun is different; he is a genuine Tier Eight Five Stars Gold-bloodline Spiritualist.

It’s known that breaking through from Tier Six to Tier Seven requires going through the Celestial Human Three Tribulations,

Celestial Thunder Tribulation, Body Burning Tribulation, Heart Demon Tribulation.

After these three tribulations, whether in terms of physical strength or soul resilience, there’s a world of difference compared to Tier Six. A Tier Seven Spiritualist can easily crush ten of their former selves before breaking through.

And the trials from Tier Seven to Tier Eight, are even more terrifying than the Celestial Human Three Tribulations—

The Five Decay of Heaven and Man.

Unlike the external tempering and destruction of the Celestial Human Three Tribulations, the Five Decay of Heaven and Man is an internal decline initiated from the body, a fatal test set by the will of the cosmos to prevent the birth of formidable individuals, affecting the complete collapse of the body, soul, Qi and Blood, Divine Thought, and origin.

If one fails the tribulation, the cultivator will completely disintegrate from body to soul, leaving not a single trace in the world; but once successfully crossing this chasm, the strength undergoes a qualitative leap, far exceeding the transformation after the Celestial Human Three Tribulations.

Therefore, even though Sakata Yun is a Spirit Martial Artist rather than a Spiritual Mind Master, his soul strength alone, with the Tier Eight foundational level plus the boost from the Golden Bloodline, is absolutely beyond the reach of Tier Seven.

He simply couldn’t imagine how the master’s soul power, as a Tier Seven Spiritualist, could even surpass Sakata Yun. Even within the Empire, the Leng Family, which excels in the path of the soul, might not achieve this.

"This is truly the case."

Sakata Yun observed his shocked expression, asserting with confidence, "This is a personal realization I experienced when possessed by the master, it cannot be wrong."

He once again caressed the beloved blade in his hand, slowly speaking: "Haven’t there been enough strange occurrences with the master? A Tier Seven Spiritualist, venturing alone into the perilous Subspace, forcefully rescuing the Dan Tower Great Elder and others from the Xieshen Association; shortly after breaking through Tier Seven, he could kill two direct lineage powerhouses of the Shinguji Clan; Mingwang Planet, once considered a winter purgatory, had its fate completely rewritten by his arrival, becoming a key development target of the Empire; and...our weapons in our hands."

With the end of his sentence, Sakata Yun injected a trace of Spiritual Energy into the blade.

The next second, the Treasure Saber trembled gently, emitting a crisp hum as if responding to his Spiritual Energy, carrying an air of intimacy and agility.

"In just a few days, our weapons successfully awakened their weapon souls under the master’s nurturing, this skill is simply incredible. All these seemingly impossible feats were accomplished by the master alone, so what else can’t we accept?"

Upon hearing this, Kyou Yagami fell into silence, with the shock on his face gradually fading, replaced by a complex expression. Sakata Yun was right, the miracles tied to the master were numerous, even beyond the bounds of common sense.

All the occurrences involving him seemed not worth being surprised about.

"Kyou Yagami, I need to remind you."

Sakata Yun’s gaze suddenly turned serious, his voice heavy, "From now on, we need to hide in the shadows, building a covert force, and must not easily reveal our identities. Therefore, put away that defiant attitude of yours. If your recklessness jeopardizes important matters for the master, I believe, no matter where you are, the master can use the Soul Seal in our minds to make you pay the price."

"I know, there’s no need for your reminder."

Kyou Yagami snorted coldly, "I will act according to the master’s instructions, trying to follow your arrangements in major matters. But Sakata Yun, I also need to remind you, I’m not your subordinate, we’re both serving the master, so in the future, you better show me some respect and don’t think you can order me around."

Sakata Yun looked at him and nodded, "Rest assured, I know my limits, I won’t overstep."

After speaking, he extended his hand proactively: "In that case, let’s—happy cooperation."

Kyou Yagami gazed into Sakata Yun’s eyes and slowly reached out, firmly shaking hands with him.

...

Royal Star

"No! No! Why still not possible!"

Sakata Yun’s face twisted with rage, throwing the jade bottle in his hand hard onto the ground, his whole being like a wounded beast, emanating anger and restlessness.

Beside him, Shinguji and the Pill Master he invited furrowed their brows.

After being injured on Mingwang Planet, Sakata Yun quickly flew to the planet’s stargate transfer station and returned to the Royal Star’s Mercenary Tower through the stargate.

Once back in a safe zone, he immediately summoned his most precious soul damage elixir and consumed it at once.

But the outcome was disappointing.

Later, he sought help from the Shinguji Clan.

The Shinguji Clan not only sent the Tier Eight powerhouse Shinguji but also invited an Eighth Tier Pill Master.

However, neither the secret treasures and Spiritual Artifacts of the Shinguji Clan nor the elixirs of this Pill Master could heal the damage in Sakata Yun’s soul.

At this moment, Sakata Yun is both angry and fearful.

He dare not imagine, if his soul wound cannot recover, that his life would not only be stuck at this point, but even his current strength would be severely affected.

This is something he could absolutely not accept.

"Master Shinguji, please find another way, I’m begging you."

Sakata Yun grabbed Shinguji’s hand as if grasping a lifeline, his voice full of pleading.

"Sakata Yun, rest assured, the clan will do everything possible to heal your wound."

Shinguji said solemnly.

Yet at this moment, within his heart, a shadow quietly surfaced.

He had already utilized the best Spiritual Artifacts, brought the best Pill Masters, and yet, there were no signs of healing for Sakata Yun’s soul wound.

And the wound of Sakata Yun was caused by Qin Tian.

If in the end, Sakata Yun’s wound cannot be healed, then Qin Tian this guy...

Shinguji’s brows furrowed, a deep dread flashing in his eyes.